Bear Estate Agents were born in 2014, and their name originated from the birthmark one of its directors. Our aim as estate agents has been and is to solely reduce the amount of money a vendor has to typically pay a high street estate agent when they sell their property. We've seen house price rises of double digits over the past decade and in doing so Estate Agents have seen their percentage rake in more and more revenue without doing anything extra to sell a property. In fact selling a house has become easier and easier thanks to online portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla. Potential buyers are now able to select the criteria of their desired home that they are looking for without leaving the house and decide on a property in minutes. That leaves the traditional estate agent with less and less to actually do - so why should they receive more money for less work?
We have grown our business over the past two years, to become the #1 selling Estate Agents in the Southend on Sea postcode. Our aim is to become the #1 Estate Agents across Essex and beyond.
Our rate of 795 inc VAT and 1295 inc VAT after completion is extremely competitive when compared to traditional estate agents.
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- Essex, London
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Our Bear Estate Agents will do everything to sell our properties as if they were our own! All you need to do is make contact and our highly experienced, professional agents will do the rest, keeping you informed with everything until your property is sold. Contact Bear Estate Agents today using any of the contact methods below.
The property boasts an integral garage, bedroom and WC/cloakroom to the ground floor and an unusually spacious lounge-diner and kitchen to the first floor, whilst on the top floor is a further three bedrooms and a family three-piece bathroom. Bear Estate Agents are proud to introduce this stunning three-bedroom semi-detached home on a large South backing plot within the heart of Halkwell.
At Bear Estate Agents we work closely with The Mortgage Library to provide independent financial advice. Our team is working for Bear Estate Agency to achieve the best results in selling your house. As an online estate agency we are always interested in hearing from potential Team Bear players. If you think you have what it takes to be part of our Bear Team, visit Careers in Estate Agency. Join our mailing list to stay up to date and get notices about our new properties and local news!
At Bear Estate Agents, we have found that there can be confusion over the house or property buying process, or even finding the best solicitor or conveyancer to do the job. Often solicitors' names are passed to you by mortgage advisors and estate agents but it doesn't necessarily mean that they are the best ones for the job, especially as only one might be put forward, implying there is no choice.
At Bear Estate Agents we will stay with you until your property has been sold or discuss different strategies if necessary. Figures show that most people start their search online and they will be our target audience. We offer contact phone numbers and you can speak to someone 7 days a week, 9am and 6pm Mon - Sat and 10am to 4pm Sunday.
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Jay Thain
Director
Jay is our advisor on all things technical. He is a Software Developer with a wealth of experience in many companies, the most recent of which is with The Financial Ombudsman. Having headed development teams, his skills are perfect for our online business and his technical skills are second to none.
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Reviews (39)
Tracy Riches
May 15, 2022
With grateful thanks to Joe and Helen (Basildon Bear). From start to finish your service has been exceptional. My hand has been held all the way through. I want to express how much I appreciated the excellent service Bear provided. * Great communication *Admirable work ethic *Genuine *Professional *Problem solver mindset * Hustle and tenacity * Understanding of the local housing market *Honesty and integrity.
You made the process simple and easy to understand and I appreciated your patience and expertise. I don't think I could have done it without you. You did a lot more for me than I ever expected from an Estate Agent. On top of things and kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you and Best wishes.
You made the process simple and easy to understand and I appreciated your patience and expertise. I don't think I could have done it without you. You did a lot more for me than I ever expected from an Estate Agent. On top of things and kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you and Best wishes.
Debby Dawson
Apr 21, 2022
I purchased a house through Bear and I cant thank them enough. Even though I didn't sell via them the team took great care of me. Megan especially deserves a big mention and a huge thank you. When things weren't going well, she helped me to navigate the process and kept me in the loop at all times - I could not have got through the whole process without her.
The rest of the team were just as great and I also cant thank Scott, Roman and Harry enough. When it looked like we had to remarket the house, Scott came out straight away and got everything sorted and Roman kept me up to date on viewings. I would definitely recommend Bear as an estate agent, not just to sell a house through, but buying as well. I wish I had used them instead of my estate agent, who were useless and had non-existent after sales care! Five stars aren't enough for the team at Bear. They are superstars!
The rest of the team were just as great and I also cant thank Scott, Roman and Harry enough. When it looked like we had to remarket the house, Scott came out straight away and got everything sorted and Roman kept me up to date on viewings. I would definitely recommend Bear as an estate agent, not just to sell a house through, but buying as well. I wish I had used them instead of my estate agent, who were useless and had non-existent after sales care! Five stars aren't enough for the team at Bear. They are superstars!
Hannah Ludgate
Apr 07, 2022
The team at Bear Hockley were amazing in selling my property from start to finish, by far the best estate agents I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I was constantly kept up to date and given information on the process. I cannot recommend them enough Roman, Helen and Sydney were amazing and really made the process as painless as possible. I would high recommend. Thank you all again.
Juliana Salinas Huiza
Mar 17, 2022
Bear Estate Agents were acting on behalf of our sellers (we did not employ them). They were AMAZING they were very helpful, always updating us and keeping us informed of the sale progression (better than our Estate Agents). From the beginning of when we provided our offer, through to waiting for the sellers to find a property, agreeing the exchange and completion date and finally on the moving day. Throughout, they were super helpful, professional and kind. I would 100% recommend them and if we were to move again, we'll definitely use them. Thank you for everything Bear!
Lucy Bridge
Mar 10, 2022
We recently bought our first house and were very thankful that Bear were the estate agency (we had avoided houses listed with another local estate agents because of their poor communication) as Bear staff are very friendly and great at answering the phone and getting back to us quickly. Megan was our appointed estate agent and she was fantastic, we couldn't have asked for a better estate agent.
She helps guide us through the process every step of the way and kept us updated regularly about the progress of the house purchase, she even remembered me when I popped into her office (previously only meeting once at the property viewing). If you are purchasing or selling a house I would highly recommend this estate agents.
She helps guide us through the process every step of the way and kept us updated regularly about the progress of the house purchase, she even remembered me when I popped into her office (previously only meeting once at the property viewing). If you are purchasing or selling a house I would highly recommend this estate agents.
Dipayan Chakraborty
Mar 05, 2022
I have been with Bear for more than a year now. They helped me to find the right buyer for my flat in a difficult market. I've found everyone I've interacted with (Rob, Sidney, Helen and the team) to be very friendly and professional. I am currently in the process of buying my new home through them too. So far I have received a similarly high level of service, so watch out for my next review once my purchase concludes!
Patricia Smith
Feb 04, 2022
We used Bear for two house sales and found the whole team to be super friendly and very efficient. I would not hesitate to use them again. Reasonably priced and achieved our target selling price on both occasions. Photography excellent and both houses had offers on them before the sign even went up. The sales team were very communicative. Thanks very much to Tony and team.
Kevin Machin
Jan 18, 2022
I had a brilliant experience with the team at Bear - they were always happy, helpful and professional. But a special shout-out goes to Megan who despite the challenges with my solicitor was always on it, super warm and friendly on the phone (nothing was ever too much trouble) and she kept me updated at all times. She's a true gem and kept me sane during a difficult purchase - thank you!
Ben Smith
Jan 10, 2022
Having worked in the property industry for over 20 years as a Chartered Surveyor I have had many experiences with estate agents, both positive and negative. Bear estate agents were brilliant - both professional and on-the-ball. They sold my house without any hiccups and when my purchase fell through (riddled with asbestos) they went above and beyond expectations to find me somewhere. I recommend their services - first class - with particular thanks to Megan for her patience and hard work!
Darren Shipp
Dec 30, 2021
Laura Falla
Dec 12, 2021
Kirsty McCabe
Dec 12, 2021
NIkki Chapman
Dec 04, 2021
Jo Gabriel-Smith
Oct 05, 2021
I would definitely recommend Bear estate agents. They were very professional and communicated regularly throughout my purchase. Ellie, especially, who was my progress contact. She kept me up-to-date with where everyone was with the progress of their sales, through the chain, and helped to push through the sale to exchange before the stamp duty relief ended, which was pretty nail biting. Also, Helen, who I spoke to while Ellie was away, was extremely helpful and reassuring in getting my purchase through.
Lisa Kawa
Sep 24, 2021
I had a very positive experience buying and selling properties through Bear. Jack came to value my property, he was professional and friendly. I felt he valued it at the correct price. I never felt pushed into going with them, which other estate agents did. Jack made me feel confident that my property would sell easily and already had potential buyers in mind.
I believe I had approximately twenty four viewings and around five offers, which led to a little bidding war! At this point in the process you deal with the negotiation team, who are all really friendly and helpful. Frank was my main point of contact throughout and is an absolute legend! Not only did he help me secure the sale of my new property but when things went a little pear shaped (with mortgage companies) he was supportive, offered advice and most of all, kept me sane! I really will miss our chats I am so pleased that I decided to go with Bear and highly recommend them. A huge thanks to Jack and my main man, Frank
I believe I had approximately twenty four viewings and around five offers, which led to a little bidding war! At this point in the process you deal with the negotiation team, who are all really friendly and helpful. Frank was my main point of contact throughout and is an absolute legend! Not only did he help me secure the sale of my new property but when things went a little pear shaped (with mortgage companies) he was supportive, offered advice and most of all, kept me sane! I really will miss our chats I am so pleased that I decided to go with Bear and highly recommend them. A huge thanks to Jack and my main man, Frank
Rebecca Greenlees
Sep 13, 2021
We sold our property with Bear Estate agents and was really happy with the experience. Firstly we had Jack come round to value the property and take some photos for us. Jack was polite, professional and friendly and took lovely photos for us - couldn't ask for more! Once the property was on the market we had Ellie as our main point of contact throughout. Ellie really is an outstanding member of the bear team and they are lucky to have her on board. Ellie kept us updated throughout the whole sale process (which went on for quite a while!) Ellie worked so hard keeping everything going for us, she worked tirelessly emailing and calling solicitors for us. I would recommend Bear to anyone who is looking to sell their home!
Dale Harris
Aug 19, 2021
Absolutely fantastic and first class service from start to finish. Joe came round to see the property and take photos in the morning and our property was live on the market by 6pm that day. We had an unbelievable amount of viewings over the next 4 days and we accepted an offer on day 5. The whole team worked tirelessly to secure viewings but also to ensure that it was convenient for us with the number of viewings that were coming through.
A special mention to Helen in sales progression who was an absolute star to push our sale through to exchange with what was, at times, a challenging chain! Can not recommend Bear enough!
A special mention to Helen in sales progression who was an absolute star to push our sale through to exchange with what was, at times, a challenging chain! Can not recommend Bear enough!
Laura Stevenson
Aug 07, 2021
So grateful to the staff at Bear for their patience and kindness during our recent house search in Leigh. Ben and Harry in particular we're outstanding and went out of their way to provide first class customer service. Relocating to a new area is challenging to say the least but they provided invaluable help by providing early notice on properties and securing weekend viewings during a very busy time. Ben and Harry remained upbeat and positive throughout which was really appreciated and in-turn helped keep us motivated! Thanks very much to all at Bear.
Maria Bartholomew
Jul 28, 2021
The service I have received from start to finish was just SEAMLESS. From Kyle coming to take photos, him then working closely with Alex to present my property in the most beautiful way. Several calls from the super friendly Jamie and Jim to book viewings. Frank then worked out of hours late into the night to agree an offer and I was officially SOLD within 3 hours of being live on the market. THANK YOU EVERYONE AT TEAM BEAR, I AM SPEECHLESS!
Diane
Dec 07, 2020
Maxine Mckenzie
Sep 21, 2020
Everyone at Bear has been amazing. Starting with the very professional but so friendly Megan for our valuation, all the lads that organised our viewings, through to Sydney and Helen who was great little chasers of everybody. They were always on hand and nothing was ever too much trouble. I thoroughly recommend Bear, thank you
Gill Squires
Jul 28, 2020
I used bear to sell mine and my boyfriends properties so we could buy a joint home. One sold quickly, and with the team Bear on the case the other one sold not too long after (their enthusiasm to sell for us did not wane). Then we were handed over to Helen to progress our sales, it wasn’t easy as we wanted both to complete on the same day. She had much to contend with: distance junior conveyancers, unhelpful online estate agents, buyer who extended the chain without informing anyone, but she was there for us every step of the way, I can truly say that if it wasn’t for her tenacity and charm our chain would have broken, she was front and centre. I have nothing but praise for the Bear team, from setting the sales up with Kyle to completion by Helen, all good.
Anne M Harris
Jun 16, 2020
A big thank you to everyone at Bear, to Rob who was so personable and professional with property marketing at the beginning of my journey, the guys in the office that dealt with sales progression, though to Sydney, who chased all parties like a little terrier to get my sale and purchase through. We completed at such a difficult time due to COVID, but got there and I’m very happily settled in my new home.
Even the removals guys came recommended by Rob and they were so great to deal with and very professional on the day. Thanks again team Bear, I’d recommend you happily to anyone.
Even the removals guys came recommended by Rob and they were so great to deal with and very professional on the day. Thanks again team Bear, I’d recommend you happily to anyone.
Shaz Cain
Jun 11, 2020
Bear have been brilliant. A good valuation, excellent advice on pricing and sale advert (which was well photographed and put together). The team were friendly, professional, proactive and committed to getting a sale. I completed on 28th May and can't thank them enough. Sydney was great and maintained regular contact with me throughout sales progression - she kept in touch with all parties, and ensured progress was maintained.
She also kept in touch with me throughout the Covid19 lockdown restrictions - and as soon as they were relaxed I was able to complete within a few days. A big thank you to the Bear team.
She also kept in touch with me throughout the Covid19 lockdown restrictions - and as soon as they were relaxed I was able to complete within a few days. A big thank you to the Bear team.
Vicki Saunders
Feb 20, 2020
Samara Brunning
Aug 22, 2019
Greg Claxton
Apr 06, 2018
Carla Green о
Nov 29, 2017
Sold our Flat with Bear a month ago- amazing experience from the moment I rang to book a Valuation and Frankie gave us so much advice- such a lovely guy, to when Kyle came to value it through to the day of completion. Kyle is a genuine, friendly and helpful guy who works so hard for his business. Sydney, Progress Chaser was wonderful- such an efficient, lovely girl- who was on top of everything for us. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Bear to anyone and will do so. We will use Bear in the future when we are looking for a new property or selling. Thank you Team Bear- you’re all amazing!
Nick Buhagiar
Jun 10, 2017
Natalie Hiscott
Sam & Mike
Great experience with Bear from the first phone call to exchange. Wayne, Frank and Helen have been great and completely changed our minds about estate agents. From the first phone call to the last congratulating us on exchange they have been a great help especially in dealing with some frustrating situations. Bear have sold our property and sold us our new property. Would not hesitate to recommend Bear or go to them in the future if we find ourselves in the same position.
Daniel Gradwell
Kellie Kaye
Sally Thornhill
Kim Wells
Bear have been brilliant. They put up with my unrealistic expectations and sold my house in under 6 weeks. All the staff are friendly, professional and helpful but special thanks to Sydney for putting up with me and for pushing the sale through. Would recommend whether you are selling or buying and I would definitely use them again.
Allison Stevens
I would just like to thank Kyle, Alfie and the rest of the team at Bear. Nothing was ever too much trouble. You dealt with my house sale in a very professional manner and never made me feel nervous throughout the whole sale process. You promised and you delivered. True excellence. I cannot sing your praises high enough. Thank you again
Maxine Woods
We have just sold our house with Bear Estate Agents who were brilliant throughout the whole process. Before going on the market officially our house details were posted on a 'Coming Soon' part of their website to generate interest. On the first weekend, Bear had organised for 5 lots of people to view our house, one of whom who did go on to make an offer.
They kept us informed throughout, even chasing our solicitor at one point. Kyle and the team were always friendly and professional. The photos taken of our house were of good quality. Overall, they provide an excellent service for a very reasonable cost. Thank you to all at Bear!
They kept us informed throughout, even chasing our solicitor at one point. Kyle and the team were always friendly and professional. The photos taken of our house were of good quality. Overall, they provide an excellent service for a very reasonable cost. Thank you to all at Bear!
Nicole Jacobs
I've sold 2 flats through Bear now and cannot recommend them highly enough.
Kyle, Bear's Sales Director has in my opinion gone above and beyond in supporting me throughout the process when issues and difficulties due to buyers arose. One property accepted an offer within 24 hours of being on the market. The photos taken were fabulous and I had regular viewings throughout. You will not get a more competitive rate in the area and will get a top service. There is no other estate agents I would consider using from now on.
Kyle, Bear's Sales Director has in my opinion gone above and beyond in supporting me throughout the process when issues and difficulties due to buyers arose. One property accepted an offer within 24 hours of being on the market. The photos taken were fabulous and I had regular viewings throughout. You will not get a more competitive rate in the area and will get a top service. There is no other estate agents I would consider using from now on.
Toni Astbury
Excellent friendly and professional service, our house sold within hours. We had the pleasure of dealing with Kyle throughout our house sale process and despite the number of delays from the solicitors side Kyle continuously chased the relevant parties and made the process a lot less stressful. I would definitely recommend. Thank you Kyle and the team at Bear we certainly could not have done it without you!